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Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

IP and Legal Filings

However, the UK and Spain Patents and Trademark office granted trademark protection to the ‘Bitcoin’ mark and its logo (Registration number: M4046141). The NFT space also serves as a breeding ground for copyfraud and copyright infringement. The trademark laws used to regulate cryptocurrency-related marks are in their nascent stage.